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Re: [Fwd: Re: [Reliable Computing] reliable_computing bug: Old, resolved emails still being posted]

Ralph Baker Kearfott wrote:

And I'd like to relay my own opinion that I posted to the
reliable_computing list.  It follows, but first, I'd like
to say that IEEE guidelines (in the call for patents, which
is shortly due to be sent out this month) states roughly that working
groups should not speculate on the validity or strength
of patents in their discussions.


I'd like to ask for clarification how/whether the existence of these
patents should affect the standardization procedure, in which way the (non)existence and/or contents of Letters of Assurance influences the 
procedures at the various stages, and whether the Letters of Assurance
are open to list members or to the public (e.g. the Reliable Computing mailing list). 

This has nothing to do with speculations on the validity or strength
of patents, and should therefore be within the boundaries of permitted discussion. 


Arnold Neumaier